Description
Enjoy these vibrant Greek chicken gyro bowls, packed with fresh ingredients and bold Mediterranean flavors. This recipe offers a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is well-coated.
- Cook the chicken in your preheated skillet or on the grill for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it’s golden brown and heated through.
- Assemble the bowls: start with a base of cooked rice.
- Layer on the cooked chicken, followed by the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and olives.
- Drizzle everything with tzatziki sauce before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- For a vegan option, substitute chicken with grilled vegetables or chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, keeping tzatziki separate.
- Reheat chicken and rice separately for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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